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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course investigates the period of American history (1877- 1920) commonly known as the Progressive Era. During this time, the United States increased its economic, military, and industrial power while capitalism became fully entrenched as an economic, social, and cultural part of American life. Students will investigate the tensions between the power of the robber barons and the progressive reform efforts that characterized the age. In addition, the course will highlight the major racial and social issues, including the consolidation of Jim Crow segregation, labor and agrarian unrest and radicalism, and women's reform efforts. The process, impact, and response to immigration will be covered as well as America's expanding global role. Study of all of these issues will help students to understand fully a pivotal era in the history of the United States. In addition, relevant service-learning opportunities may be offered as a part of the course. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisite: HIST 201 or 202, or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will expose students to the history of gender and the use of gender as a tool of historical analysis. As students study both masculinity and femininity, they will learn about gender as a socially constructed concept and how it can be used as a method for analyzing various political, economic, social, cultural, and military events. Students will investigate how gender, both in terms of male and female, has shaped modern history. Cross-cultural comparisons will be employed, as well as exercises on how to approach gender issues in the classroom and the contemporary professional world. The course will incorporate the writings of anthropologists and historians as well as primary source literature by men and women. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisites: One of the following: HIST 101- 102 or HIST 201-202, or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will explore the forces, individuals, and the movements behind the dramatic events that shook the continent of Europe in the 20th century. Beginning in the years running up to World War I and concluding with the aftermath of the breakup of the Soviet Union, the course will assess political, social, technological, and economic changes affecting Europe. Topics will include the death of the old order, fascism and totalitarianism, war and genocide, social movements, the welfare state, communism and the Cold War, and trends for the twenty-first century. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisites: HIST 101 and HIST 102 or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course requires students to apply the craft of historical analysis and writing by developing and completing a research project that culminates in an historical essay and presentation. Topics will be determined by the instructor in consultation with students. This course extends across the semester and should be taken concurrent with HIST 302 or after successful completion of that course. Learning Outcomes: Critical Thinking and Writing. Prerequisites: HIST 101-102, HIST 201-202, HIST 302 or concurrent registration in HIST 302. Offered every other year, across the semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A flexible course intended to serve as an instrument for examining topics in history of particular interest to students and faculty. Emphasis is on readings and intensive study. Learning Outcomes: Critical Thinking and Analytical Reading. Prerequisites: At least 6 credit hours in history, junior standing, and permission of the instructor. Offered as needed, with permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Generally, a student-initiated request for study of a particular aspect of history not usually covered in-depth in a particular course. The work will be accomplished under the direction of an advisor, will include weekly meetings, and may require completion of a formal paper. Offering this course is at the discretion of the instructor. Learning Outcomes: Critical Thinking and Writing. Prerequisites: At least 6 credit hours in history, junior standing, and permission of the instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    A one-credit journalism activity course offering a practicum in newspaper publication. Students enrolled in this course will receive a letter grade according to their attendance and participation in weekly Pioneer meetings and the completion of work as contracted with the journalism coordinator. Learning Outcome: Civility. Offered every year. (4-16 credits)
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the work of the journalist, this course covers basic news writing, as well as reporting techniques such as interviewing and research. It places a heavy emphasis on writing; students turn in frequent written assignments for instructor and peer feedback in accordance with current journalistic practice. Students will draft and revise news stories of local import for possible publication. Learning Outcome: Writing. Offered every year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Discussion and practicum in specific areas of journalism likely to include, but not limited to, feature, culture, travel, nature, opinion, environmental, business, and science writing. Students in the course will look at current professional models in writing, interviewing, and editing practice. This course gives students the opportunity to pursue journalistic sub-genres, especially those common to magazines and feature pages, and to polish subsequent efforts into print-ready, freelance work. Learning Outcome: Ethics of Social Responsibility. Prerequisite: JOUR 118 or permission of the instructor. Offered every year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The internship in professional writing provides advanced students on-the-job experience in writing and editing in a variety of settings. Students may elect to work on or off campus in journalism, public relations, or publications management. Learning Outcome: Self-Knowledge. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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